9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy')
Example sentence • The sound [ʧ] in 'church' is an affricate .
10 4 noun n noun
• (Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning `Magnificat anima mea Dominum')
8 3 noun n noun
• burrowing diurnal meerkat of southern Africa; often kept as a pet
Example sentence • The suricate is a small carnivorous mammal native to Southern Africa.
15 7 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Any of many silicate minerals, such as feldspar and zeolite, in which a proportion of the Si4+ ions are replaced by Al3+, the excess negative charge being balanced by extra sodium, potassium or calcium ions.
Example sentence • The aluminosilicate coating provides excellent heat insulation.
4 1 noun n noun
• Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
adverb
• (degree) To a given extent or degree.
pronoun
• (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
conjunction
• Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
Example sentence • I can't believe that you did that .
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
Example sentence • The United States of America is made up of 50 states .
12 5 noun n noun
• salt of fluosilicic acid
Example sentence • The presence of fluosilicate in drinking water is a health concern.
12 4
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Example sentence • The detective worked tirelessly to disintricate the web of lies and uncover the truth.
13 5 noun n
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Example sentence • Orthosilicates are a class of minerals composed of orthosilicate anions and metal cations.
14 5 noun n
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Example sentence • Kaolinite is a common phyllosilicate mineral found in many rocks.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
Example sentence • The gates to the park were locked.
5 1 noun n noun
• a pair of people who live together
Example sentence • We have been best mates since school.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a local tax on property
Example sentence • The interest rates on mortgages have dropped significantly.
11 4 noun n noun
• a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
adjective satellite
• of equal importance, rank, or degree
verb
• bring order and organization to
Example sentence • The coordinates of the restaurant are 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the specified day of the month
Example sentence • I bought a pack of dates from the grocery store.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis
verb
• beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
Example sentence • I have a black cat named Midnight.
4 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj adjective
• lacking contrast or shading between tones
adjective satellite
• having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
Example sentence • I live in a small flat in the city.
3 1 noun n noun
• headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
Example sentence • She wore a stylish hat at the royal wedding.
8 2 noun n Example sentence • He was shy and preferred to keep his privates hidden from view.
5 1 verb
• moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
5 1 noun n noun
• an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
verb
• decree or designate beforehand
Example sentence • The fates of the survivors were unknown after the shipwreck.
9 3 verb v adjective
• independent; not united or joint
noun
• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
adjective satellite
• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
verb
• act as a barrier between; stand between
Example sentence • She separates the recycling from the trash.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
verb
• strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
Example sentence • I saw a bat flying around my backyard.
4 1 noun n Example sentence • She was acting like a spoiled brat at the party.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• an informal conversation
verb
• talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example sentence • Let's have a quick chat before the meeting starts.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an engagement fought between two military forces
verb
• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
Example sentence • The soldiers were trained in close combat techniques.
3 1 noun n noun
• the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
3 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
adjective satellite
• not reflecting light; not glossy
verb
• twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
Example sentence • I bought a new yoga mat for my exercise routine.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
adjective satellite
• not reflecting light; not glossy
Example sentence • I need a new matt for my bedroom.
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the sound made by a gentle blow
adverb
• completely or perfectly
adjective satellite
• having only superficial plausibility
verb
• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
Example sentence • She gave the dog a pat on the head.
3 1 verb, adverb, noun, adjective v, adv, n, adj noun
• the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
Example sentence • During the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom sat side by side, exchanging vows.
12 4 noun n noun
• organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
Example sentence • Doctors prescribe barbiturates to treat sleep disorders.
13 5 noun n noun
• a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid
Example sentence • The formation of oxaloacetates is catalyzed by the enzyme citrate synthase.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • He wore a pair of worn-out savates to the beach.
5 1 noun n noun
• Provisions; food; viands; especially, luxurious food; delicacies; dainties.
7 3 noun n noun
• an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
Example sentence • The acrobat gracefully flipped through the air.
10 4 noun n noun
• a member of the aristocracy
Example sentence • The aristocrat lived in a grand mansion on the outskirts of town.
7 3 noun n noun
• a vending machine from which you can get food
Example sentence • I bought a cup of coffee from the automat .
10 3 noun n noun
• an official of a bureaucracy
Example sentence • The bureaucrat processed the paperwork efficiently.
8 2 noun n noun
• light informal conversation for social occasions
verb
• talk socially without exchanging too much information
Example sentence • We engaged in pleasant chitchat over a cup of tea.
7 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• someone who copies the words or behavior of another
Example sentence • She is such a copycat , always imitating others.
8 3 noun n noun
• an advocate of democratic principles
8 3 noun n noun
• an official engaged in international negotiations
Example sentence • The diplomat is negotiating a peace treaty between the two countries.
7 2 noun n noun
• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
Example sentence • Please wipe your feet on the doormat before entering.
4 2 noun n noun
• a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Example sentence • The dictator ruled by fiat , without any input from the people.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
verb
• set (printed matter) into a specific format
Example sentence • The document should be saved in PDF format .
4 1 noun n noun
• a social club for male undergraduates
Example sentence • I'm thinking about joining a frat when I go to college.
3 2 verb, noun v, n
7 3 noun n noun
• the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
Example sentence • The zoo provides a natural habitat for various animals.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs
Example sentence • The hazmat team was dispatched to the chemical spill.
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